Our Team

Phoebe May Newman

Phoebe is a yoga teacher and breathwork practitioner who weaves together the practical and the magical. Passionate about sharing tools that can elevate everyday life, she also creates space for awe, wonder and deeper connection.

Her sessions invite you to listen to the wisdom of your body, attune to subtle shifts and cultivate greater self-trust. Through movement, breath and presence, Phoebe encourages you to slow down, reconnect and leave feeling cleansed, energised and more connected to yourself.

Kirsty Spencer

Kirsty fell in love with Pilates over ten years ago and became a Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor in 2021. Her teaching is rooted in the six fundamental principles of Pilates — breath, centring, control, precision, flow and concentration — with a contemporary edge to bring an extra challenge and burn.

Kirsty believes Pilates should be both challenging and enjoyable, creating classes where everyone feels welcome, supported and encouraged to progress.

Since qualifying, she has also completed her Tower training and is currently training as a Functional Wellness Practitioner.

Vicky Parkinson

Victoria is a Level 3 qualified Mat Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping people build strength, confidence and body awareness through mindful movement.

Having used Pilates to rebuild her own core strength, improve her posture and rediscover confidence after having three children, Victoria understands first-hand the positive impact Pilates can have. This experience inspires her supportive and encouraging approach to teaching, helping clients move well, feel strong and enjoy the process.

Victoria blends contemporary Pilates with the classical repertoire, with a focus on precision, control and breath. She also incorporates props and light weights to bring variety, challenge and progression to her classes.

Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, her aim is for you to leave feeling stronger, more balanced and empowered.

Cathy Burdett

Cathy first fell in love with Pilates as a university student and has been passionate about sharing its benefits for both body and mind ever since. She initially trained in Matwork with the Pilates Foundation before going on to qualify in Reformer and Pilates apparatus.

Her teaching is rooted in the classical Pilates system, while also drawing on current knowledge and understanding of the body. Cathy enjoys helping students develop strength, flexibility and confidence through mindful, considered movement, creating supportive classes where everyone can work at their own pace.

Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, Cathy is passionate about encouraging and supporting you throughout your sessions.

Lynn Nalbantoglu

With over 31 years of teaching experience, Lynn brings a wealth of knowledge to her Yoga, Mat and Reformer Pilates classes.

Her teaching centres around dynamic, full-body movement, using breath and control to create a flowing practice that builds strength, improves flexibility and encourages greater body awareness.

Lynn offers thoughtful modifications throughout her classes, making them welcoming and accessible even for complete beginners, while still providing challenge and progression for more experienced students.

Expect an energising, purposeful practice designed to move and strengthen the whole body.

Liz Higginbottom

Liz has been teaching Yoga since 2003 and Mat Pilates since 2005, later adding Gyrotonic to her practice in 2013. With many years of experience as both a teacher and dancer, she brings a deep understanding of movement, alignment and the importance of working with — rather than against — the body.

Her own experience of injury through dance has shaped an empathetic and considered teaching style. Liz is attentive to individual needs and limitations, offering thoughtful guidance and adaptations to help students move safely and confidently.

At the heart of her teaching is a respect for technique, breath and alignment, creating a practice that feels purposeful, supportive and grounded.

Helena Gibbon

Helena is a passionate coach and pre- and postnatal exercise specialist who believes in building confidence through movement. Her approach is rooted in expert support, guidance, understanding and compassion, helping people feel confident in their ability to move and strengthen their bodies.

For Helena, movement is about more than physical strength. She is passionate about showing every person what they are capable of, both physically and mentally, and creating a supportive space where they can build confidence at every stage of their journey.

Rachel Skipper

Rachel is a Senior Yoga Teacher with 12 years of teaching experience, specialising in Vinyasa, Rocket and Restorative Yoga.

Alongside her extensive teaching experience, Rachel holds an MA in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS University, deepening her understanding of the history and roots of the practice. She has also spent time studying Sanskrit, bringing a thoughtful and informed approach to her teaching.

Rachel’s classes are strong and steady, with creative, progressive sequencing that gives you space to explore and develop your practice. Expect considered movement, plenty of energy and an upbeat playlist to carry you through.

Whether flowing through Vinyasa, exploring the dynamic pace of Rocket or slowing things down with a restorative practice, Rachel brings experience, creativity and a genuine love of yoga to every class.

Hannah Goodwin

Hannah is a yoga teacher, senior health and welfare advisor and first aid instructor, with almost two decades of experience working in healthcare. She is passionate about empowering people with simple, accessible tools to support their health and wellbeing.

Her approach combines mindful movement, breathwork and conscious rest, creating practices that support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Hannah believes yoga can be a powerful tool for developing greater self-awareness, managing stress and nurturing emotional balance.

Her classes offer a welcoming space to slow down, reconnect with yourself and develop a deeper awareness of what your body and mind need.

Jess Phillips

Jess creates grounded, accessible and authentic classes where students of all experience levels can move, breathe and reconnect with themselves. Trained in Vinyasa, Mandala Vinyasa, 4Beat and Yin, she offers practices ranging from restorative to dynamic.

Jess invites curiosity about yoga beyond the poses, exploring what the practice can teach us about life both on and off the mat. She first came to yoga through its impact on her nervous system and her relationship with her body and the world around her, and stayed for the community and depth of the practice.

Breath and music are woven throughout her classes, creating an experience that is both immersive and grounding. Students often describe Jess's presence as calm and reassuring.

Nicole Burnett

Nicole is a Vinyasa Yoga teacher passionate about creating calm, welcoming spaces where students can reconnect with themselves through movement and breath.

Her classes combine thoughtful sequencing and mindful transitions with a balance of strength and softness. Nicole encourages students to move with curiosity, listen to their bodies and find a practice that feels right for them, whether they are new to yoga or have an established practice.

Expect an intentional and grounding practice that invites you to explore movement and breath, leaving you feeling energised, restored and more connected to yourself.

Yannique Bourne

Yannique is a Classical Reformer Pilates instructor with a holistic approach to movement and wellbeing. Her classes combine traditional Pilates technique with mindful, whole-body movement, helping clients build strength, improve body awareness and stay connected to their breath and intention.

As a Reiki Master and sound healer, Yannique brings an additional layer of mindfulness and presence to her teaching, creating sessions that feel both purposeful and grounding. She is currently completing her Classical Mat Pilates certification, continuing to deepen her practice and knowledge.

Ashley Asiedu

Ashley is a 200-hour yoga teacher passionate about creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong. Having spent years working in the legal world while balancing the demands of work, life and motherhood, she understands the importance of creating moments of pause, connection and calm.

Her classes are breath-led and mindful, combining grounding flows with moments of challenge and exploration. Drawing from Vinyasa, embodied movement and meditation, Ashley creates accessible practices that invite students to move, breathe and reconnect with themselves.

With additional training in pregnancy yoga, Ashley is passionate about supporting people through different stages of life and creating a space where everyone feels seen, supported and welcome.

Giulia Di Patrizi

Giulia began studying contemporary dance in Rome at the age of six and went on to build a career as a performer in Italy and London, working across festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude and The Big Chill.

Her lifelong relationship with movement led her to Pilates, particularly after experiencing the challenges of hypermobility and scoliosis following motherhood. This personal experience inspired her to train as a Pilates instructor and share the benefits of controlled, precise movement with others.

Giulia has particular experience in rehabilitation and postnatal Pilates, including working alongside a physiotherapist with clients experiencing back and sciatic pain, dormant glutes and muscular imbalances. She believes in moving slowly and with intention, using Pilates to help people build strength, awareness and a stronger connection with their bodies.

She also brings her love of rhythm, play and physical expression into her teaching, creating classes that are both challenging and enjoyable.